Commando Staff Sergeant arrested over giving firearm for Ahungalla shooting
A 41-year-old Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) of the Second Commando Regiment of Kilinochchi army camp was arrested for allegedly providing a T-56 assault rifle to his brother to carry out the recent shooting in Ahungalla Town.
The T-56 firearm in question reportedly belongs to the Second Commando Regiment, Kilinochchi camp used in the shooting incident in front of a hotel in Ahungalla last Wednesday (October 12).
The main suspect of the shooting was killed by the STF last Thursday (October 13).
The Police Special Task Force (STF) and Elpitiya Division Criminal Investigation Division officers made the arrest at the Kilinochchi Camp yesterday (October 16), while the suspect was on duty and has been handed over to Ahungalla Police for further investigations.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Tuition teacher under investigation for student assault ignores NCPA summons March 12, 2025
- Sri Lanka maintains stance on Adani, open to investment March 12, 2025
- Doctors strike over delay in arrest of sexual assault suspect March 12, 2025
- Sri Lanka to introduce freelancer registration system for banking and financial benefits March 11, 2025
- Sri Lanka’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ school renovation project progresses with Tri-Forces support March 11, 2025
